Rule of Law
UK judge sounds alarm on AI misuse in courts
The warning comes after so-called hallucinations — AI-generated fictions — have cropped up at big law firms.
Defiant Tusk to call confidence vote to reassert his authority in Poland after election setback
Poland’s Tusk gets Trumped
How to watch the Polish presidential election like a pro
Skeletons in Nawrocki’s closet fail to dent his Polish presidential bid
Between a smack and a hard place — Poland votes, Orbán provokes, and Brussels shows its teeth
Poland’s future relationship with Brussels hinges on Sunday’s election
US Republicans slam EU ‘double standard’ over Polish election financing
House members say Poland’s government is favoring centrist candidate Rafał Trzaskowski and accuse the Commission of not getting involved.
European prosecutor slams ‘attacks’ and ‘intimidation’ against Greek farm fraud probe
Staff at the Greek agency responsible for doling out agricultural funds obstructed EU prosecutors in a corruption probe.
Paris and Berlin join EU calls for crackdown on Hungary over pride ban
The move comes as EU diplomats warn the bloc is inching closer to deploying its “nuclear option” against Hungary.
Race for Poland’s presidency blows wide open
The June 1 second-round vote will have an impact well beyond Poland.
Romanian wild card George Simion sets Brussels’ nerves on edge
The presidential front-runner’s hostility to Ukraine is creating a rift with fellow European conservatives.
Hungary stands to lose more EU funds under possible budget rule changes
Brussels is looking into ways to link budget payouts more tightly with rule of law, according to Commissioner Michael McGrath.
Orbán’s Fidesz party proposes Russia-style crackdown on Hungary’s civil society
The new bill fits into a pattern of democratic backsliding for the Central European country.
Unregulated arms: The unchecked catalyst of global instability
From civilian violence to industrial control, the arms industry has successfully evaded fit-for-purpose regulation and accountability. Now more than ever, a collaborative response is required to reverse its devastating impact.
Is the ‘Pfizergate’ ruling the moment von der Leyen finally gets held to account?
As the president of the European Commission discovers whether it was right to withhold her text messages, the court case raises broader questions about EU transparency.
EU lawmakers probe rule of law in Meloni’s Italy
Italian ministers, judges and NGOs will participate in the European Parliament hearing.
Catalonia reignites its court fight with Spain over spyware
Former Catalan president among those seeking retribution for political hacking scandal revealed in 2022.
Centrist Nicușor Dan faces uphill battle to beat Simion in Romanian presidential runoff
Mayor of Bucharest has a daunting deficit to bridge with hard-right opponent.
Trump seeks to reopen Alcatraz, place tariffs on movies made abroad
“The reopening of ALCATRAZ will serve as a symbol of Law, Order, and JUSTICE,” he said.
Meet George Simion, the hard-right Romanian election winner … who’s banned from Ukraine
The nationalist chief vociferously supports Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni — and he leads the presidential race ahead of May 18’s critical second round.
US’s Rubio condemns classification of German far-right party as extremist
Secretary of State Marco Rubio advised Germany to “reverse course” following the domestic intelligence agency’s decision, which grants German authorities increased oversight and surveillance over the party.
The AfD is a right-wing extremist group, German intelligence agency says
The classification opens the door to deeper surveillance — and reignites a debate over whether the far-right party should be banned.
MAGA man leads the field before Romanian election rerun
George Simion, the candidate tipped to win the first round of the presidential election, publicly aligns himself with Donald Trump.
Why US and China economic own goals give Europe an unlikely chance of glory
Washington and Beijing are trading tariff blows. The EU could come out on top ― if it can rise to the challenge.
Hungary on EU watchlist over surveillance at Pride
Budapest has opened the door to using AI facial recognition to identify LGBTQ+ protestors.
France floats resurrecting doomed EU-US trade deal it used to oppose
Lombard said he hoped the two sides could avert a trade war with “a win-win” solution.